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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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CSU and CFA Leaders Reach Tentative Multi-year Agreement
Friday, Apr 8, 2016

The California State University announced it has reached a tentative agreement with the California Faculty Association, or CFA, resolving a year-long dispute over faculty salaries and averting planned strike activity next week by the CFA. Under the tentative agreement, which must be approved by the...

CSU Faculty Union Threatens 5-Day Strike
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2016

If talks between the California Faculty Association and the California State University do not come to terms, there is a five-day, systemwide strike on all 23 campuses scheduled to begin April 13. CFA and CSU management are working to find a solution, rather than continuing the dispute that began over...

April 22: COC to Induct Alumni Into Hall of Fame
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

College of the Canyons will induct six new alumni members into its Hall of Fame at a special luncheon on Friday, April 22. The 2016 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees include: * Dr. Rachael Ostrom Sachar – Outstanding Alumna, 2001 * Nicholas A. Lentini – Outstanding Alumnus, 1989 * Jessica Maganda...

Sen. Sharon Runner Comments on UC Audit
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2016

Senator Sharon Runner, R-Antelope Valley, issued a statement Tuesday about the University of California’s enrollment, executive compensation and budget audit. The report concludes that the University of California has “failed to put the needs of residents first and has made substantial efforts to...

Report: CSU Won’t Increase Pay by Defunding Programs
Monday, Mar 28, 2016

[CSU] – A report detailing the facts surrounding the dispute between the California State University and the California Faculty Association has been made public. The report acknowledged that the university has no available funds to pay for an additional $70 million increase, and therefore funds...

Mellady Receives COC Silver Spur for Community Service
Monday, Mar 21, 2016

[WATCH VIDEO]   Jill Mellady, president of Valencia-based Mellady Direct Marketing, received the Silver Spur Award for Community Service from the College of the Canyons Foundation at a black-tie gala dinner Saturday night at the Universal City Sheraton Hotel. The event, which included a live auction...

March 28: CSUN to Host Lecture Exploring Balance of Free Speech in Fight Against Terrorism
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2016

Photo: Brian Levin is an expert on terrorism and hate crimes. The battle between Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice over access to information on the iPhone used by the perpetrators of the San Bernardino terrorist attacks is only the latest example of the struggle Americans are having as they try...

March 16: COC, Action Family Counseling to Present ‘The Truth About Drugs’

Action Family Counseling and College of the Canyons is presenting a special community meeting, “The Truth About Drugs,” and how it is impacting us. “We have an epidemic in our Valley that needs to be addressed,” said Cary Quashen, Action Founder and CEO. “Our event is an opportunity to learn...

COC Board Votes to Place $230 Mil. Construction Bond on June Ballot
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016

Citing the growing shortage of classrooms and labs that places 4,000 students on waitlists per semester, the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees voted unanimously March 9 to put a $230 million bond measure on the June 7, 2016, general election ballot. Before the vote, board members...

COC Awarded for Excellent Information Technology Department
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

The College of the Canyons Information Technology Department has been awarded the 2016 California Community College Chief Information Systems Officers Association Technology Excellence Award. The award came in recognition of several new online services designed to enhance student success. Included among...

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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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